Graphic Design

Express your creativity: tell a story

From movie posters and social media stories to video shorts and websites, media plays a vital role in the way businesses communicate with their audience. Our program enables you to be successful in today’s media environments and design-driven industries.

Grow as creative storytellers in multi-channel marketing avenues. You’ll develop a broad range of skills in visualization, communication, presentation, writing and technology. Learn about the importance of research, critical thinking, and unique cultural perspectives. Get skills in tactical strategic thinking, brand development and production that you can apply to your career right away. Pathways include Mass Communications, Graphic Design, Web Design and Development, and Videography.  

The Graphic Design program prepares you for an entry-level career in graphic design and production. The program will teach you to use current industry software to design and develop graphic elements which are produced for electronic and print communications. The integrated curriculum includes courses in fine art and design, graphic arts, computer layout and illustration, and small-business planning.

Graphic design is a highly competitive field and your key to starting a career is developing in-demand skills for the industry. You are working to build a powerful portfolio of work to showcase your talents as a layout artist, illustrator, and/or website designer. Throughout the program, portfolio development and following the best business practices are emphasized.

Tlalli Ordaz, Graphic Design Graduate
Graphic design
Tlalli Ordaz

Why did you choose PCC?

I became a mom at age 18. When this happened, I let go of having the university experience. However, I still valued my education and knew I needed to better myself for my children and community. My family encouraged me to start classes at PCC. The quality of education and professors, connections to peers, and campus community made PCC an easy choice when returning to get a second degree. Looking back, I would have chosen this institution to begin my education journey again.

What will I learn?

The Graphic Design program prepares you for an entry-level career in graphic design and production. The program will teach you to use current industry software to design and develop graphic elements which are produced for electronic and print communications. The integrated curriculum includes courses in fine art and design, graphic arts, computer layout and illustration, and small-business planning. Courses are taught on both PC and MAC platforms.

Graphic design is a highly competitive field and your key to starting a career is developing industry-demanded skills and a portfolio to showcase your talents as a layout artist, illustrator and/or website designer. Throughout the program, portfolio development and attaining the best business practices are emphasized with utmost importance.

Prospective students interested in the Mass Communications courses should begin by filling out a free Admissions Application online or go to the New Student Studio at PCC. Please contact the department chair to learn more and confirm your interest in the program.

Graphic Design, AAS

Award/Program Credits  63


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Program Information

Location
Pueblo Campus
Pathway
Arts, Communication & Humanities
Awards
AAS
Course Availability
Day
Program Start
Fall, Spring
Program Length
5 Semesters

Contact

Faculty / Department Chair
Shawna Shoaf
San Juan Building
Room 223
719-549-3076
Shawna.Shoaf@pueblocc.edu